Treatment of genital lichen sclerosus in women--review.
Ginekol Pol
; 83(6): 458-61, 2012 Jun.
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| ID: mdl-22880467
ABSTRACT
Lichen sclerosus is a chronic inflammatory skin disorder that belongs to a group of autoimmune connective tissue diseases, localized within the skin and mucous membrane of the anogenital area. In the latter location, the focal atrophy of the mucosa is the most visible sign. Lesions may be accompanied by symptoms such as itching, pain, burning. The disease occurs more often in females. The etiology is not fully understood. Genetic, infectious, hormonal factors and autoimmune mechanisms are taken into consideration. Early diagnosis and appropriate treatment is important to avoid further complications. This review aims to analyze available literature on the treatment of this disease entity
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Coleções:
01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Líquen Escleroso e Atrófico
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Líquen Escleroso Vulvar
Tipo de estudo:
Clinical_trials
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Screening_studies
Limite:
Female
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Humans
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Male
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Ginekol Pol
Ano de publicação:
2012
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Polônia